Ferrum Wandla HP: Powerful headphone amplifier
Francis Adamiak from StereoIndex wrote an introduction article about Wandla HP. // Ferrum Audio, based in Poland, has introduced the Wandla HP. This new model follows the
WANDLA can be upgraded with HYPSOS Hybrid Power System using our proprietary Ferrum Power Link (FPL) connection, making both units perform to their highest levels. While WANDLA performs very good right out of the box, it is made to excel above and beyond when used together with HYPSOS.
Using the FPL connection means HYPSOS can measure far deeper inside WANDLA than it can with any other product. Not only does HYPSOS work better in this combination, WANDLA will also perform even better than it normally does. The truly balanced design of the preamplifier stage coupled with the discrete IC power amplifier technology in combination with the implementation of highly selected components is elevated to a level of its own.
WANDLA can be upgraded with HYPSOS Hybrid Power System using our proprietary Ferrum Power Link (FPL) connection, making both units perform to their highest levels. While WANDLA performs very good right out of the box, it is made to excel above and beyond when used together with HYPSOS. Using the FPL connection means HYPSOS can measure far deeper inside WANDLA than it can with any other product. Not only does HYPSOS work better in this combination, WANDLA will also perform even better than it normally does. The truly balanced design of the preamplifier stage coupled with the discrete IC power amplifier technology in combination with the implementation of highly selected components is elevated to a level of its own.
Our proprietary Ferrum Power Link (FPL) cable is key in making the marriage of WANDLA with HYPSOS a happy one. Two wires delivering the power and two wires providing the feedback to ensure flat voltage at every moment. This eliminates the harmful effects of the cable's resistance effectively improving transient response. The current delivery speed at the powered device's input is significantly improved.
To get the most out the combination of WANDLA and HYPSOS you need to connect them with our proprietary FPL DC power cable. The cable is optionally available at your preferred dealer or in our webshop.
DAC chip: | ESS Sabre ES9038PRO | |
DAC resolution: | 768 kHz/32-bit, DSD 512 | |
Digital inputs: | • USB (up to PCM 768 kHz/32-bit, DSD 512, DoP 256) | |
• I2S (up to PCM 768 kHz/32-bit, DSD 512, DoP 256), PS Audio® compatible | ||
• ARC (up to PCM 192 kHz/24-bit), TV input with CEC | ||
• AES/EBU (up to PCM 192 kHz/24-bit, DoP 64) | ||
• Optical S/PDIF (up to PCM 96 kHz/24-bit guaranteed; should work up to PCM 192 kHz/24-bit and DoP 64 – depends of user’s optical cable and transmitter) | ||
• Coaxial S/PDIF (up to PCM 192 kHz/24-bit, DoP 64) | ||
MQA®: | decoder and renderer (on all digital inputs) | |
Analog inputs: | RCA | |
Analog input Vmax: | 9.5 VRMS (2–3.5 VRMS recommended) | |
Analogue input imp.: | 47 kΩ | |
Line outputs: | balanced XLR; unbalanced RCA | |
Volume control: | analogue with bypass option / digital for DAC operation only | |
Output level: | @0 dBFS, 1 kHz sine 10 VRMS balanced, 5 VRMS unbalanced | |
Frequency response: | 10 Hz – 200 kHz +/- 0.1 dB | |
DAC THD: | -121 dB (0,00009%); THD+N: -115 dB (unweighted) | |
Analog input THD: | -123 dB @ 2 VRMS output level | |
Dyn. range analog: | 127 dB (A-weighted) | |
Dyn. range digital: | 127 dB (A-weighted) | |
Crosstalk: | -120 dB for 1 kHz, better than -100 dB for 20 Hz -20 kHz |
Output impedance: | 22 Ω unbalanced | |
Output impedance: | 44 Ω balanced | |
Power consumption: | 10 W idle / 15 W max | |
Power inputs: | 22-30 VDC | |
• proprietary FPL 4-pin DC connector (FPL) | ||
• 5.5/2.5 mm DC connector centre positive | ||
Power adapter: | 100-240 VAC to 24 VDC | |
Dimensions: | 21.7 cm x 20.6 cm x 5 cm / 8.6″ x 8.1″ x 2.0″ | |
Weight: | 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs |
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